Senior Social Worker - Cancer Supportive Care at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

120057.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work, Psychosocial Assessment, Emotional Support, Counseling, Advocacy, Care Planning, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Patient Support, Family Support, Health Conditions, Cancer Knowledge, Communication, Problem Solving, Crisis Intervention, Empathy, Professional Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Classification: Health Professional Officer Level 3 (PN 14822) Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Cancer Supportive Care Closing Date: 26 May 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. About the Role: We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join the Cancer Supportive Care team at Canberra Health Services. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the psychosocial impacts of cancer, or chronic health issues, on the person and their support networks. You will have proven experience in assisting and supporting patients and their families/ carers with challenges of a life changing health condition. Whilst cancer specific experience and knowledge is desirable, it is not essential. We are seeking transferrable Social Work skills to support patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting, including completing thorough psychosocial assessments and providing skilled interventions, which may include referrals to relevant support services, emotional support and counselling, advocacy and future care planning. You will have a commitment and passion for promoting and providing positive client outcomes through the provision of high-quality Social Work support as part of a multidisciplinary team. Within this role you will also ensure you practice in line with the Australian Association of Social Work ethics, CHS practice standards, as well as the CHS values, to support the positive team culture both within the Social Work team and the wider Cancer Supportive Care Service. You will also have the opportunity to participate in Social Work specific professional development that is relevant to the oncology and haematology areas. Please note: A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Cheryl Rowsell on 0466 322 676 or at Cheryl.Rowsell@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The Senior Social Worker will assist and support patients and their families facing challenges related to cancer and chronic health issues. Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments and providing interventions such as referrals, emotional support, and future care planning.